Postgraduate Taught Degrees

The MSc Business Information Management degree offered in partnership by Norwich Business School with the School of Computing Sciences. A significant trend in modern management is the growing importance of information systems. Such systems now play critical roles in organisations, both operationally and strategically, becoming an essential ingredient of competitiveness.

The MSc provides a foundation for a career in SIS management and focuses on relevant theories, concepts and techniques. The University of East Anglia are part of the SAP University Alliance Programme - currently one of only a small number of universities offering this opportunity in the UK. An integral part of the course is the use of the SAP R/3 Enterprise Resource Planning package via a number of realistic case studies. These skills add real value in the workplace: the market for SAP skills is very strong and SAP consultants in London earn an average £60,000 per annum.

This degree is designed to meet the needs of graduates who have not previously specialised in management, or who have studied the subject in a non-UK context.

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Special Features

The course has a number of value-adding features that distinguish it from other business or management-oriented information systems courses available:

• A final cash prize of £1,000 to the best student on the MSc programme. There will also be opportunities for funded PhD studiesin the School.

• Guest speakers from industry through our MSc Business Forum, supported by the UEA Alumni Fund and other industry links of the School.

• Experience in using the world's top Enterprise Resource Planning package, SAP.

• Additional consultancy qualifications via e-learning available (TERP1e: SAP ERP - Integration of Business Processes).

• Opening up recruitment opportunities through direct interaction with businesses.

• A truly joint business and technical programme for the hybrid manager.

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Chartered Institute of Marketing

Our MSc Business Information Management has been approved and accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to provide direct entry onto the CIM's Professional Certificate in Marketing.

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Course Organiser

Dr Pat Barrow

The Postgraduate MSc degree programme offered by Norwich Business School adopts an approach to teaching and learning which is designed to promote academic achievement as well as developing the potential for future managerial excellence.

The strategy underpinning Norwich Business School's courses is:

• To provide a framework for the acquisition and progressive development of knowledge throughout the learning experience
• To enable the development of personal and professional business skills that will support fast career progression
• To stimulate a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and a culture of creativity and innovation.

We are committed to instilling confidence in our students and will support you to:

• Develop assertive and confident communication skills
• Plan, monitor and review individual development
• Understand the dynamics of effective team working
• Make use of advanced problem-solving techniques
• Develop and practice your leadership skills.

Teaching is provided by members of academic staff, often in a relatively informal learning environment, with programmes incorporating lectures, seminars, and practical work. Assessment is usually by essays and other written assignments, written or oral examinations, and projects. A continuous control process ensures that our teaching quality continues to develop, and students have access to a number of quality-control channels including student feedback forms, debriefing meetings, and the Student Liaison Committee to help us monitor, evaluate and develop current practice.

There are many external indicators of the quality of our teaching and research. In relation to our teaching, we have been consistently rated as a top University in the National Student Satisfaction survey. Our School also benefits from a constructive relationship with a number of professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

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Career Opportunities

Norwich Business School students benefit from our highly valued insight into state-of-the-art thinking and practice in the fields of business and management. Many of our graduates have subsequently achieved varied and successful careers with high profile roles in regional, national and international organisations.

The University of East Anglia provides a professional Careers Centre and, together with the School's Academic Careers Adviser, we will help students to choose their career path and develop their employability skills.

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Come and Visit Us

Our Open Days will give you the opportunity to experience the University of East Anglia's unique campus atmosphere.

You will have the chance to attend subject-specific talks and presentations about student life and finance. You will also be able to talk directly to academics, admissions staff and current students giving you a first-hand impression of life at the University of East Anglia - check out the accommodation, learning resources, student support, and our sport and entertainment facilities.

If you are not able to visit us in person, check out our Virtual Open Day experience which we hope will help to provide you with an insight into life and study at the University of East Anglia.

Entry Requirements

Degree Subject:

All subjects excluding Business (unless studied in a non-UK context)

Degree Classification:

2:2

Entry Requirement

Applicants should normally have a good first degree from a recognised higher education institution in the UK or overseas in disciplines other than business or management. Applicants from overseas may hold a non-UK degree in any discipline.

It is normal for undergraduate students to apply for entry to postgraduate programmes in their final year of study. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a degree may be offered a place conditional on their attaining a particular class of degree.

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English or those whose degree was not taught in English. To ensure such students benefit fully from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. We also will require a certain standard to be achieved on the written element of the test.
Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in the listening and writing components; 22 in the reading component; and 23 in the speaking component)
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in all components)

In certain circumstances we may require you to complete a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course prior to beginning your programme. This course may be taken at our INTO Language Learning Centre.

Fees and Funding

Fees for the academic year 2013/2014 will be:

• UK/EU Students: £9,000
• International Students: £14,350

International applicants from outside the EU may need to pay a deposit.

Living Expenses

Approximately £7,500 living expenses will be needed to adequately support yourself.

Scholarships and Funding

Scholarships of £1,000 are available for all UEA alumni.

Scholarships may be offered to UK/EU and International students. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.

Funding for postgraduate study is also available both from the university and from a number of external schemes.

Find out more about scholarships, funding and bursaries.

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

You can apply online, or by downloading the application form.

Further Information

To request further information & to be kept up to date with news & events please use our online enquiry form.

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.